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By Doug Zaleski— MUNCIE, IN — The Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame has elected 14 new members who will be honored in July in its 2024 class. Alex Daniel, Darcy Dorton, Heather Fierce, Carey (Amons) Fisher, Matt Gard, Erin (Jones) Halbert, Rick Linton, Todd Merickel, Mike Necessary, Chad Niccum, Marcus Rush, Jeff Weller, Kerry Williams, and Jon Young will be inducted July 19 at the Ball State Alumni Center. Steve Edwards will be honored at the banquet as this…

By Jud Fisher— MUNCIE, IN—Over a decade ago, Muncie’s business, school, and nonprofit leaders came together to rally around the opportunity to better prepare our community’s youngest learners for kindergarten—and beyond. With the support of local funders and other donors—including Ball Brothers Foundation—BY5 was created. While the organization continues to evolve to meet changing needs, its commitment to providing a strong foundation for early learning remains unchanged. Ten years ago when BY5 was established, what concerns were community leaders voicing…

By WaTasha Barnes Griffin— MUNCIE, IN — The Muncie-Delaware County Coalition of Women’s organizations is once again seeking nominations of local women to honor during the 33rd Annual Women’s Equality Day Program. The Coalition invites nominations of women who have made a significant contribution in the arts, education, religion, business, politics, environment, and social or community service by improving the quality of life in our community, according to a press release. Other categories will also be considered. Recipients will be…

By Kristin Freehill— MUNCIE, IN—Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity has been awarded a $1 million  grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis through its Affordable Housing Program. This funding will support the construction of 10 new homes in Muncie over the next three years, providing safe and affordable homeownership opportunities for local families. Muncie Habitat partnered with member bank institution, Old National Bank, for development of the competitive grant application. In addition, Old National Bank will support the…

By Jud Fisher, President/CEO, Ball Brothers Foundation— MUNCIE, IN— Ball Brothers Foundation, a family foundation committed to place-based grantmaking in Indiana for nearly a century, has awarded over $3 million in its spring round of grants for 2025. Among the funding awarded was a $75,000 grant that will significantly bolster public art efforts in Muncie—funding new installations, supporting long-term maintenance, and enhancing the city’s cultural landscape. The grant was awarded to The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County. This…

By Missy Modesitt, Executive Director, Muncie BY5— MUNCIE, IN—Indiana’s early childhood care system is spiraling into chaos. From massive economic losses to unbearable burdens on families and providers, the situation is not only unsustainable—it’s indefensible. A recent report revealed the lack of reliable child care is costing Indiana more than $4.2 billion each year. These losses stem from working parents being forced to miss shifts, reduce hours, or quit their jobs entirely due to inconsistent or unaffordable care options. It’s…

By Molly Ford Flodder— MUNCIE, IN—Building on the success of a 50th anniversary Ice Cream Social last June and the current effort to raise money for a new outdoor basketball court,the Center is hosting a Scoops for Hoops event, set for Saturday, June 21, from 4-6 p.m. The event will offer free hotdogs, free ice cream sundaes, a raffle, and many activities for children and families. The staff hopes for more than the 300 who attended an ice cream social…

By Theda Parker— MUNCIE, IN—JobSource is proud to announce the appointment of Ashley Soldaat as the new director of Muncie Scholar House. With deep roots in the Muncie community, extensive leadership experience, and a longstanding commitment to serving the region’s most vulnerable families, Soldaat brings a powerful vision and proven expertise to the role. “I am honored to step into the role of director at Muncie ScholarHouse,” said Soldaat. “Supporting vulnerable families has always been at the heart of my…

By WaTasha Barnes Griffin, CEO, YWCA Central Indiana— MUNCIE, IN—YWCA Central Indiana has been recognized by PathStone Corporation for its outstanding partnership, ongoing contributions, and unwavering support of shared community goals. During the Annual Partnership Luncheon hosted by PathStone, YWCA was presented with a special honor acknowledging its leadership in advancing equity, empowering women, and families, and helping build stronger, more resilient communities in Central Indiana. PathStone Corporation, a national nonprofit dedicated to community development and self-sufficiency for underserved populations, commended…